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E&E Daily will not publish unless events warrant during the congressional recess. The Daily returns to its normal publishing schedule when Congress returns in mid-November. In the meantime, look to Greenwire and E&ENews PM for the latest developments on environmental and energy policy.

1. CLIMATE:
Whether it's McCain or Obama, Washington preps for '09 warming debate

If their campaign pledges can be taken at face value, Democrat Barack Obama and Republican John McCain will make a cap-and-trade program to address global warming the centerpiece of their administration's environmental agendas. Go to story #1

2. SENATE:
In quest for new global warming law, Boxer fights her reputation for 'throwing bombs'

Barbara Boxer, the chairwoman of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, is attempting to regain momentum on climate change, looking forward to next year with a new presidential administration that should support, not hinder, congressional action. For the three-term Democratic senator from California -- someone known as a liberal firebrand often in search of the headlines rather than compromise -- writing the first major U.S. climate law promises to be no easy task. Go to story #2

This Week's Markups and Hearings

14. Calendar:
Activity for July 28 - August 1, 2008

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Friday, October 10, 2008 -- 04:37 PM

PUBLIC LANDS: In wake of Grand Canyon dispute, BLM proposes rule to eliminate emergency withdrawals

CLIMATE: U.N. negotiator urges nations to view emissions pact as economic stimulus

AIR POLLUTION: EPA plans to curb marine vessel emissions under new int'l program

OIL: Crude prices hit 13-month low

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Friday, October 10, 2008 -- 12:22 PM

AUTOS: Wall Street woes won't change fleet plans -- analyst

CAMPAIGN 2008: Senate Dems eye 60-seat mark as crisis tilts races their way

ENERGY MARKETS: Credit crisis, plunging prices threaten Chesapeake's growth

NUCLEAR POWER: Credit crisis delays plans for standalone company

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Climate: Biofuels industry urges EPA to reconsider position ahead of lifecycle analysis rulemaking (10/09/2008)

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Carbon Sequestration: Panel addresses key regulatory, liability issues associated with carbon capture and storage (10/08/2008)

OnPoint, 10/07/2008

Renewable Energy: NRDC's Presswood talks tax extension victory, lays out key energy challenges for next admin (10/07/2008)